Neil Wiser Olson (1918–2004)
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- Born
- 1918
- Died
- 2004
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- Names in Stone
When was Neil Wiser Olson born? 1918.
When did Neil Wiser Olson die? 2004.
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Neil Wiser Olson (1918–2004) was born in 1918, and died in 2004, at about age 86. A cemetery record documents Neil Wiser's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Neil Wiser's life.
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The world Neil Wiser lived through
1918 · age 0 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 15 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 23 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 32 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 39 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1964 · age 46 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1975 · age 57 — The Vietnam War ended
1989 · age 71 — The Berlin Wall fell
Questions about Neil Wiser Olson
When was Neil Wiser Olson born?
Neil Wiser Olson was born in 1918.
When did Neil Wiser Olson die?
Neil Wiser Olson died in 2004.
How old was Neil Wiser Olson at the time of death?
Neil Wiser Olson was about 86 years old.
Where is Neil Wiser Olson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Neil Wiser's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Neil Wiser Olson was born?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Neil Wiser was born.
Who was president when Neil Wiser Olson died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Neil Wiser died.
What generation was Neil Wiser Olson part of?
Born in 1918, Neil Wiser Olson was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year Neil Wiser Olson was born?
In 1918, World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world.
What major events happened during Neil Wiser Olson's lifetime?
During Neil Wiser's lifetime: World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 0); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 19); the Korean War began (1950, age 32); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 44); the Vietnam War ended (1975, age 57); the Oklahoma City bombing took place (1995, age 77).
Which U.S. censuses would include Neil Wiser Olson?
Federal censuses taken during Neil Wiser's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1918
Death
2004
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